The Real-Life Story Behind The Great Escape From Alcatraz
Alcatraz prison is known as the most remote and isolated prison in the world. Due to its location on an island, the prison was considered impossible to escape. In the history of Alcatraz, 36 inmates tried to get away but none of them succeeded or even survived. This grim statistic changed suddenly in June of 1962. Three men tried to escape “The Rock” by jumping into the cold tumultuous waters of the San Francisco Bay.
These men were never seen again, and their fates remained unknown for over 50 years when in January 2018 the police received a mysterious letter. This new information changed everything and forced the FBI to reopen the investigation. Continue reading to find out the daring true story of the great escape from Alcatraz and what really happened to the men who got away.